Cookie Policy
Last edited: 2026-04-11
1. Introduction
We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our Platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding them, and how they relate to your privacy.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Local storage is a browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with larger capacity and no automatic expiration. Data stored in local storage persists until explicitly cleared.
Both cookies and local storage are covered by the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR when used to store or access information on a user's device.
3. How We Use Cookies and Local Storage
We use a minimal set of cookies and local storage. We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or fingerprinting techniques.
3.1 Essential Cookies and Storage (No Consent Required)
These are strictly necessary for the Platform to function. They are set automatically and cannot be declined without breaking core functionality. The legal basis for these is legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) and the strictly necessary exemption under the ePrivacy Directive.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
cookieConsent |
First-party cookie | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined) |
3000 days (accepted) / 31 days (declined) |
bb_auth_cache |
Local storage | Caches authentication session data so you remain signed in | Until cleared or sign-out |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies are set only after you click "Accept" on our cookie consent banner. They help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform so we can improve it. The legal basis is your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymised usage data. Google Analytics cookies are set by Google and are considered third-party cookies.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Third-party (Google) | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_<container-id> |
Third-party (Google) | Persists session state | 2 years |
Google may process this data outside the EU/EEA. Google operates under Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
3.3 Security Cookies (Set by Third-Party Services)
When you access login or account recovery pages, our bot-protection provider may set challenge cookies on your device. These cookies are essential for preventing automated attacks and are classified as strictly necessary.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge cookies | Third-party (bot protection provider) | Verifies that requests come from a real person, not a bot | Session or short-lived |
These cookies are set regardless of your analytics consent choice because they protect the security of your account.
4. Your Choices
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit the Platform, a consent banner appears asking you to choose between analytics tracking and essential-only cookies. You can:
- Accept Analytics - Essential cookies plus analytics cookies (Google Analytics) will be active. We begin collecting anonymised usage data.
- Essential Only - Only strictly necessary cookies will be active. No analytics tracking occurs.
Your choice is stored in the cookieConsent cookie described in §3.1.
4.2 Withdrawing or Changing Your Consent
To change your consent preference after your initial choice:
- Clear your browser cookies for bitbybit.dev (this removes the
cookieConsentcookie). - Reload the page - the consent banner will appear again.
- Make your new choice.
Alternatively, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete all cookies, or block cookies from specific domains.
4.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.4 Impact of Declining or Blocking Cookies
Declining analytics cookies does not affect any functionality of the Platform. All features work the same regardless of your analytics consent choice.
Blocking essential cookies (such as cookieConsent) may cause the consent banner to reappear on every visit. Clearing local storage will sign you out.
5. We Do Not Use
For clarity, we confirm that we do not use:
- Advertising or remarketing cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Cross-site tracking
- Browser fingerprinting
- Any tracking for the purpose of selling data to third parties
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last edited" date at the top. If changes are significant, we will notify you through the Platform.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at info@bitbybit.dev.